How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make in Milwaukee?
$49,310a year
Median yearly pay for metal-refining furnace operator and tenders in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,270Median: $49,310Highest 10%: $61,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 75th | $50,880 | $24.46 | |
| 90th | $61,640 | $29.63 |
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How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.71 ($49,310 a year).
Do metal-refining furnace operator and tenders make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $49,310 against $54,430 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $48,260, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for metal-refining furnace operator and tender pay?
39 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal-refining furnace operator and tender make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,640 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.